Best Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipes

Grilled Shrimp Salad With Chili-Lime Dressing image

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 -1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
4 -6 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 small jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups mixed greens
1 medium avocado, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
4 (12 inch) skewers

Steps:

For shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Add shrimp and scallions and toss to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
For the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, jalapenos, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; let stand at room temperature while shrimp is marinating. In a large bowl, combine greens, avocado, and bell pepper.
Generously coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Alternately thread shrimp and scallions into 8 skewers. Lightly sprinkle shrimp and scallions with salt and grill, turning once and basting with any remaining marinade, until shrimp just turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and scallions from skewers and add to salad mixture. Add dressing and toss gently. Arrange salad on 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 24.9

CHILI- LIME GRILLED SHRIMP image

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Zest of one medium Lime
Juice of one medium Lime
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Chili Powder
2 tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro
1 large Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp Olive Oil
Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste.
2 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 sm pkg 4" Bamboo Skewers soaked in water

Steps:

Combine first eight ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix well. Add Shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate Shrimp in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Prepare with seafood rack. Thread 2 Shrimp on each bamboo skewer. Grill Shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. No more. Serve over steamed or Saffron Scented Rice.